Helen Probst

Helen Josephine Probst, 88, passed into the arms of her Lord Jesus on May 9, 2012. She resided at Chandler House, a local residential care facility, for the final three years of her life. Helen was born November 30, 1923 in Selah, WA to Michael and Eva Freimuth. Her father was President of Selah National Bank; her mother, a homemaker and gifted seamstress and artist. Helen was a member of her local high school tennis team. She attended Washington State University from 1941-1945. A member of Delta Delta Delta Sorority, she shared her college years with women who meant the world to her, many becoming lifelong friends. She graduated with a degree in Home Economics. During her college years, she met and dated Alwin Probst of Wenatchee, who was serving in the U.S. Navy. They married toward the end of World War II in Providence, Rhode Island on July 21, Following A1s time in the service, they settled in the Yakima Valley, raising four children- Patricia, John, Timothy and Susan. A gifted cook and genial hostess, Helen provided a warm, loving home for family and friends. In 1966 she entered the business world with Whitechester Heating & Plumbing, later known as Mantey, Inc. As office manager, she thrived using her business skills and genial interactions with the public, until retirement thirty-four years later. Helens leisure activities included participation in a local womens Pinochle club, each taking their turn in sharing their homes as hostess for the monthly event. This spanned decades and fostered many lifelong friendships. Helen enjoyed her bowling league. She was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church and later Mount Olive Lutheran Church. Her Christian faith was the foundation of her life. She chose to quietly live her spiritual values and serve others through example. Helen and Al spent many of their later years traveling the country in their motor home, especially the southwestern states, Depoe Bay, Oregon was one of mothers favorite sites. After sixty-four years of marriage, A1 preceded his Wife in death (2009). Helen is survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Janet & Vincent DeVore of Yakima; her children- Patricia of Combermere, Ontario, Canada, John & Nancy Probst of Yakima, Timothy Probst of Yakima, Susan & John Frank of Hansville, WA., Three grand-children (Nathan, Kyle, & Sarah) & Three Great-grandchildren (Noah, Asher, Micah).